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South Kingstown School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,213 students in South Kingstown School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in South Kingstown School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
5 Schools
313 Schools
# Students
2,213 Students
133,879 Students
# Teachers
190 Teachers
10,399 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Kingstown School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 62 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 62 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
31%
Graduation Rate
94%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.65
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
31%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
80%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,806 is higher than the state median of $22,389. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,523 is higher than the state median of $21,601. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,806
$22,389
Spending / Student
$30,523
$21,601
Best South Kingstown School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Matunuck School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
380 Matunuck Beach Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1234
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1234
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
South Kingstown High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
215 Columbia Street
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1000
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Broad Rock Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
351 Broad Rock Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1800
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1800
Gr: 6-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
West Kingston School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3119 Ministerial Road
West Kingston, RI 02892
(401) 360-1130
West Kingston, RI 02892
(401) 360-1130
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Peace Dale School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109 Kersey Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1600
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Kingstown School District?
South Kingstown School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,213 students.
What is the rank of South Kingstown School District?
South Kingstown School District is ranked #13 out of 62 school districts in Rhode Island (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Kingstown School District?
80% of South Kingstown School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Kingstown School District?
South Kingstown School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is South Kingstown School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,523 is higher than the state median of $21,601. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
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